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punk vs outlaw

outlaw vs punk

punk and outlaw both are nouns.

punk and outlaw both are adjectives.

punk is not a verb while outlaw is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punk Yes Yes No No
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, outlaw is a hypernym of punk; that is, outlaw is a word with a broader meaning than punk:
  • punk: an aggressive and violent young criminal
  • outlaw: someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
Other hypernyms of punk include criminal, crook, felon, malefactor.
punk (noun) outlaw (noun)
rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
an aggressive and violent young criminal
a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
material for starting a fire
punk (adjective) outlaw (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
punk (verb) outlaw (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw
Difference between punk and outlaw

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